Accounting Manager

Golden State Communications, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden State Communications, Inc. in San Jose is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead and hands-on oversee key accounting functions, including AR, Billing, AP, and month-end close.

You will supervise a team of three, work with the Controller, strengthen internal controls, and drive process improvements. The role requires GAAP expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, month-end close, reconciliations, AR, AP, and general ledger accounting.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Accounts Receivable and Billing team.
• Oversee customer billing, collections, and Accounts Receivable.
• Provide oversight of Accounts Payable activities.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Monitor AR aging and improve collections and DSO.
• Serve as a key internal resource for NetSuite ERP.
• Support accounting for Rental Series billing processes.
• Develop and improve accounting procedures, workflows, and internal controls.
• Partner with Sales, Rental, Service, and Operations to resolve accounting and billing issues.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, reporting, and special projects.
• Provide backup support to the Controller as needed.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

General ledger

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $120,000 to $140,000 annually

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team in San Jose. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, including Accounts Receivable, Billing, Accounts Payable, month‑end close, and account reconciliations.

The Accounting Manager will supervise a team of three and work closely with the Controller and other departments to ensure accurate and timely accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support the Accounts Receivable and Billing team.

Oversee customer billing, collections, and Accounts Receivable.

Provide oversight of Accounts Payable activities.

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

Prepare and review account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.

Monitor AR aging and help improve collections and DSO.

Serve as a key internal resource for NetSuite ERP.

Support Rental Series accounting and billing processes.

Develop and improve accounting procedures, workflows, and internal controls.

Partner with Sales, Rental, Service, and Operations to resolve accounting and billing issues.

Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, reporting, and special projects.

Provide backup support to the Controller as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

5+ years of progressive accounting experience.

At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience.

Strong knowledge of GAAP, month‑end close, reconciliations, AR, AP, and general ledger accounting.

Strong leadership, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred:

Experience working with equipment sales, rental, or service operations.